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Matthew J. Faust
Matthew J. Faust
Mr. Matthew J. Faust has practiced at Gaston & Gaston since 2007. Since joining the firm, Mr. Faust has appeared in both trial and appellate level courts. In trial courts, Mr. Faust has managed numerous cases from pre-filing to trial. Indeed, Mr. Faust has sat as “first chair” in a number of trials in front of judges, juries, and arbitrators. In his trial practice, Mr. Faust represents both plaintiffs and defendants. Since 2007, Mr. Faust has obtained judgments and awards in excess of $ 1.5 million while representing plaintiffs. While representing defendants, Mr. Faust has obtained dismissals prior to trial for many clients. In both instances, Mr. Faust has achieved success on many motions for summary judgment. He is licensed to appear in all courts in the States of California and Wisconsin. His practice includes intellectual property, business, and real estate litigation. Mr. Faust earned his juris doctor from Marquette University School of Law.
Academic
- Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctor, 2007
- Marquette Intellectual Property
- Pro Bono Honor Society
- American Association of Justice, Founding Member of MULS Chapter
- CALI Awards (Highest Grade in Class):
i. Law and the Visual Arts (Fall 2005)
ii. Constitutional Law (Spring 2006)
iii.Trademarks & Unfair Competition (Spring 2007) - University of Wisconsin – Whitewater (Magna Cum Laude), B.A., 2003
- Phi Kappa Phi Freshman Honor Society
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Phi Theta Psi Professional Fine Arts Society, Founding Member
- Greendale High School, 1999
Professional
1. Member, State Bar of California
2. Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
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